1969 - 2026
Duncan Sheik American Singer
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Passed away on 17th September, 2026 aged 56.
Duncan Sheik dating history
Relationships
Duncan Sheik was in a relationship with Nora Ariffin (2011 - 2026).
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American Singer Duncan Sheik was born Duncan Scott Sheik on 18th November, 1969 in Montclair, New Jersey, USA and passed away on 17th Sep 2026 New York, New York, USA aged 56. He is most remembered for Barely Breathing. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Duncan Sheik is a member of the following lists: American pop singers, American rock singers and American singer-songwriters.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Dating | 1 |
15 years, 8 months
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| Total | 1 |
15 years, 8 months
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Details
| First Name |
Duncan
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| Middle Name |
Scott
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| Last Name |
Sheik
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| Full Name at Birth |
Duncan Scott Sheik
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| Alternative Name |
Duncan Sheik, Duncan Scott Sheik
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| Birthday |
18th November, 1969
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| Birthplace |
Montclair, New Jersey, USA
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| Died |
17th September, 2026
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| Place of Death |
New York, New York, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Heart failure resulting in cardiac arrest
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| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Build |
Average
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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| Religion |
Buddhist
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer Musician Soundtrack | Composer | Music Department
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
Barely Breathing
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock, Pop, Alternative Rock, Acoustic Rock, Pop Rock
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| Music Genre |
Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1996, 1996—present, 1993-present, 1993–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Guitar, Piano, Voice, Electronics, Vocals
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| Record Label |
Atlantic, Nonesuch, Elektra, Zoë, Rounder, Universal, Rhino Entertainment
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| Official Websites |
http://www.duncansheik.com, www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/duncan_sheik, http://duncansheik.com, www.allmovie.com/artist/duncan-sheik-p351068
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Duncan Sheik (born November 18, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter and composer. Sheik is known for his 1996 debut single "Barely Breathing", which earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. He has composed music for motion pictures and the Broadway stage, winning Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations for his work on the 2006 musical Spring Awakening.
